Driver - PRN (OnCall)

Harboroaks; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jose Behavioral Health is seeking a patient transport specialist to safely move visitors and staff to appointments, admissions, and other events in the San Jose area. You will ensure seatbelts are fastened, maintain logs, and keep vehicles clean while providing empathetic and professional service.

Responsibilities include on-call availability, completing transport documentation, and coordinating with facility staff to meet patient needs while prioritizing safety and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid state driver’s license is required.
• Certification in CPR and de-escalation/restraint is required.
• First aid certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Pick up or transports visitors or staff as needed.
• Transport patients for admissions and discharges.
• Ensure all passengers wear seatbelts before the vehicle is started.
• Drive company vehicle to pick up supplies or equipment as needed.
• Respond to on-call schedule as required.
• Accurately complete transportation documentation.
• Maintain vehicle logs and report maintenance issues.
• Keep company vehicles clean and functional.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers; prioritize patient safety.

Skills

Customer service

Empathy

Professionalism

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

De-escalation/restraint certification

First aid certification

Tools

Valid State Driver’s License

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for safely transporting patients to and from appointments, activity trips, airport shuttle service and other special events.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pick up or transports visitors or staff as needed.
• Transport patients for admissions and discharges.
• Assure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts before the vehicle is started.
• Drive company facility vehicle to pick-up supplies or equipment, as needed.
• Respond and adhere to “on call” schedule as required.
• Accurately and appropriately complete all transportation documentation.
• Maintain vehicle log(s) and report maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.
• Ensure all company vehicles are kept clean and functional.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed toprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual’scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.

COMPENSATION

Compensation for roles at San Jose Behavioral Health varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience.As required by local law, San Jose Behavioral Health provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

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